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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,116.03 and 477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,116.03 and 477.18 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,116.03 = 477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,116.03 = 477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,116.03 × 477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 532,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,549.44/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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